Classroom of Hope

How can YOU make a difference with Classroom of Hope? Whether it's through donations, fundraising, corporate partnerships, sponsoring a whole school, or simply sharing our mission with your family & friends -- every action counts towards creating brighter futures! Swipe to discover the many ways to get involved and join our journey of hope! 📚✨ Learn more and take your first step at https://lnkd.in/gVeGzsgB

Ready for some big news? 🌟Classroom of Hope is absolutely thrilled to share that our first-ever Hope Gala was a resounding success! 🌟 Thanks to the generosity and incredible support of our community, we surpassed our goal and raised $143,000—enough to build a brand-new, earthquake-resistant Block School for the students of Sambik Bangkol 7 in Lombok! Held at the beautiful Half Acre Melbourne, this unforgettable night brought together friends, supporters, and new faces, all united in our mission to create safe, sustainable learning spaces for children in need. A huge shoutout to our wonderful partners at Loft Social, who not only came up with the vision for the Hope Gala, but also worked tirelessly for the last several months to make every detail of this evening possible. Big thanks are also due to our event sponsors: SEIVA: We're Business, Tax and Wealth - Advisors, who helped make the whole evening possible through their support and friendship. Special shoutouts to our inspiring lineup of speakers: Nartarsha Bamblett, for her moving Acknowledgement of Country, grounding us in respect and connection. Travis Bell, our Master of Ceremonies, for keeping us energized, motivated, and on track to make the most of the night. Tiffany Sayers, for being the driving force behind this event, and for giving such a moving speech about Loft Social’s partnership with Classroom of Hope. Jason Chambers and Sullivan Stapleton, Classroom of Hope ambassadors who so generously use their platforms to spread awareness, rally support, and help us reach new audiences. Richenda Vermeulen, CEO of ntegrity | B Corp agency, for sharing why purpose-driven organizations like hers are committed to making a difference. Stefan Kazakis of Business Benchmark Group, who joined us onstage to share his own journey as a corporate donor and the magic of attending Classroom of Hope new school openings. Holly Ransom, our inspiring keynote speaker, who captivated the audience with her expertise and passion, leaving everyone motivated to take action and make a difference. Phil de Fégely, our amazing live auctioneer, for bringing so much energy to the auction and helping us make the most of each bid. And, of course, to our own Tanya Armstrong and Nicola Courtin for leading a powerful panel discussion on Classroom of Hope’s mission and future goals! To everyone who attended, donated, bid, or supported us from afar—thank you. Together, we’re building hope, opportunity, and brighter futures for the students of Sambik Bangkol and beyond. 💙 What a testament to what we can achieve as a community. Stay tuned for a full recap of the night on our blog, coming soon 📰 , and make sure to follow us here and on Instagram for continued updates on this incredible new school build made possible by the Hope Gala. #HopeGala2024 #ClassroomOfHope #ImpactThroughEducation #BuildingBrighterFutures

It's happening TOMORROW!! ✨ 🌏 That's right - The first ever Hope Gala is only one day away and we are SO excited to see you all tomorrow evening in Melbourne! Can't make it? We'll miss you, but you can still be there in spirit by passing the word along to your Melbourne friends, by bidding on silent auction items, or by donating at https://lnkd.in/d9BjFeYS! Through any of those actions, YOU are helping us to fundraise to build another Block School in Lombok, Indonesia, and change the lives of hundreds of students and families. We'll be tracking our donation counter during the event tomorrow - so let's make it a night to remember! 💚

♻ Building a Greener Future: Schools from Recycled Plastic Waste At Classroom of Hope, we’re proud to partner with Block Solutions Indonesia to revolutionize school construction! Our Block Schools and Block Toilets are built using recycled plastic waste sourced from Indonesia, ensuring all production and impact remain rooted in the local community. By working alongside the Block Solutions factory based in Lombok, these schools don't only reduce plastic pollution, but also create jobs and opportunities in the local communities. This innovative, eco-friendly solution provides durable, earthquake-resistant, high quality schools that benefit both people - and the planet. 🌍 Learn more on our website at https://lnkd.in/gVwZqcGT! 💚 #ClassroomofHope #BlockSolutions #Sustainability #LocalImpact #GreenBuilding

🚨 1 Week to Go! The Hope Gala is Almost Here 🚨 With just one week until our black-tie gala in Melbourne on October 24th, this is your final chance to grab the last few tickets! Join us for an evening of impact, entertainment, and support for sustainable education in Lombok. Can’t attend? You can still be part of the night by donating or bidding on silent auction items online - and by sharing the event with your Melbourne friends to help spread the word and make a lasting impact! 🎟️ Get tickets or donate here: https://lnkd.in/gDKH6y5B #CharityGala #SustainableEducation #MelbourneEvents #Philanthropy #ClassroomofHope

A few weeks ago, we shared the hugely exciting news about our partnership with The Phillips Foundation, which will enable Classroom of Hope to continue to work towards a massive impact in North Lombok, Indonesia. Today, we’re excited to share more information about the North Lombok Transforming Education Program—a comprehensive initiative designed to transform education and uplift entire communities over the next decade. Through this program, we’re focusing on four key areas that will improve education for both students and teachers: 🔸 Rebuilding Block Schools and Toilets to create safe, earthquake-resistant learning environments. 🔸 Enhancing Education with extracurricular programs addressing local needs, from waste management to English language skills and child rights. 🔸 Measuring Impact with an evaluation framework in partnership with the University of Adelaide, ensuring our efforts lead to long-term, sustainable change. 🔸 Building Local Capacity through a “Train the Trainer” model and community engagement to foster ongoing development and sustainability. As we embark on this exciting 10-year journey, we are filled with gratitude and determination. This initiative is about more than just building schools—it’s about empowering communities and creating a lasting legacy of hope and opportunity for generations to come. Learn more about how we’re transforming education in North Lombok: https://lnkd.in/gWB4qwu8 #TransformingEducation #NorthLombok #ClassroomOfHope #Sustainability #CommunityDevelopment #EducationMatters #BuildingFutures

Less than 3 weeks away - the first ever Hope Gala benefitting Classroom of Hope on October 24th in Melbourne! Tickets are almost sold out, but there's still a chance to attend! Join us for an incredible evening with Keynote speeches from two of Australia’s most incredible individuals (including our Emcee Travis Bell), a live and silent auction, some amazing raffle items, and a room full of Melbourne's most influential businesses and individuals passionate about making a difference in the world! 💚 Don't miss out - Get your tickets today at https://lnkd.in/gDKH6y5B. 🎟 🙌 And don't forget, if you can't make it, you can still contribute! Bid on silent auction items or donate at the link above. Every cent helps!

By empowering local communities, Classroom of Hope is dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that last. By training and working with local construction companies, we ensure that the skills stay within the community, fostering long-term self-reliance. This approach not only creates jobs but also strengthens local economies, making our impact sustainable - well beyond the completion of each Block School or Block Toilet! 👉 👉 Help us build a Block School!👈 👈 This is your invitation to attend our first ever Hope Gala Fundraiser in Melbourne, less than a month from now! We're down to our last 20 tickets now, so act quickly! 📅 Thu, October 24, 2024 6:00 PM - 11:30 PM 📍 Half Acre, 112 Munro St, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Join us for a prestigious black-tie charity gala hosted by Classroom of Hope, as we unite to empower communities through education and rebuild earthquake-damaged schools in Lombok, Indonesia, using earthquake-resistant, recycled plastic blocks. The evening will feature: 🍴A wonderful dinner and drinks 🎤Live entertainment 🎁Silent and live auctions 💚Inspirational stories from Classroom of Hope All proceeds from the evening will directly support Classroom of Hope’s vision to create a clean world where every child thrives in safe, uplifting schools. Let's build a school together! Can't make it, or don't live in Melbourne? That's okay! There are still ways for you to help. Share this video with any Melbourne friends (and instill some FOMO 😉 ) - or just bid on the silent auction items anyway! You don't have to be there to win! Link for tickets and auction items here: https://lnkd.in/d9BjFeYS (Thanks to Jason Chambers for lending your voice for this video!)

👋 Hello to our expanding network – we’re Classroom of Hope! With our audience growing, we want to take a moment to reintroduce ourselves. Our mission is simple: to create a world where every child thrives in safe, uplifting schools. Since 2012, we’ve built 112 schools, providing over 31,000 students with safe classrooms. In 2021, we launched our Block Schools program, and along with our partners at Block Solutions Indonesia and Happy Hearts Indonesia, this program has turned 113 tonnes of plastic waste into 25 earthquake-resistant schools. We’re proud to address the education, climate, and plastic crises simultaneously. We're proud of the incredible students who are our future, now able to learn and grow in safe, earthquake-resistant, sustainable classrooms. We're proud of all of you who have supported us through these programs, and many more to come! 💚 Thank you for your support! Learn more at www.classroomofhope.org.

🚨 No child should have to worry about basic sanitation at school. 🚨 We’re inviting you to our first-ever Hope Gala - a fundraiser in Melbourne to help us change this. Join us for an elegant evening with game-changing Australian and international companies and individuals uniting to rebuild earthquake-damaged schools in Lombok, Indonesia, using earthquake-resistant, recycled plastic blocks. The night includes: 🍽️ Dinner & drinks 🎤 Live entertainment 🎁 Silent & live auctions 💚 Stories from Classroom of Hope 📅 October 24, 2024 📍 Half Acre, South Melbourne Learn more and get your tickets at https://lnkd.in/gpqduiVV Thank you for helping us to expand our positive impact through education and sustainable building!